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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Newark, NJ?

The distance between Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3263 miles / 5251 kilometers / 2835 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newark (EWR) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4281 miles / 6889 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 2 minutes.

New York Newark Liberty International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Newark to Fairbanks

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Newark to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3262.929 miles
  • 5251.176 kilometers
  • 2835.408 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 3254.703 miles
  • 5237.936 kilometers
  • 2828.259 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Newark to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from New York Newark Liberty International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Newark to Fairbanks generates about 366 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 366 kilograms equals 806 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Newark to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″W
Destination Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W